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Is back pain from Cialis common? What doctors say
OregonLive.com • • health
Key Points:
- A 61-year-old man experienced severe leg and glute pain after taking 20 mg tadalafil (Cialis) for erectile dysfunction, a side effect reported in about 6% of users and usually resolving within 24-48 hours.
- Daily use of a lower 5 mg dose of tadalafil is often effective for ED and has a significantly lower risk (1%) of back and muscle pain compared to the 20 mg as-needed dose.
- Alternatives such as sildenafil (Viagra) or vardenafil may also be considered, as they have lower rates of muscle and back pain than tadalafil.
- An octogenarian male reported sudden increased fine hair growth on arms and legs, which may indicate acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa, a rare condition sometimes linked to internal cancers, but is more likely a benign idiopathic acquired generalized hypertrichosis.
- It is recommended that individuals with sudden hair growth changes consult a doctor for evaluation, including tests for thyroid function and possible malignancies, though treatment is typically cosmetic if the condition is benign.
